It would be very different. MMA is a sport and does have rules for the safety of the fighters. In real combat the only rule is to try to survive. The striking areas would change. Many more injuries would occur. The groin strike would not be my first are of attack. However, before it was over...
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Different organizations have different requirements. It may vary from school to school as well. Wihin many organization you have to earn the rank of sensei. having a black belt doesn't mean you are a sensei and definitely not a master. However, many people believe that once they get a...
I agree with you aikido is a good martial art. I am not an expert in aikido. I have participated in aikido seminars. I consider it to be similar to traditional jujitsu. You learn to fall, you learn take downs. You lean joint locks and small joint manipulations. You learn to fight standing and on...
You normally get a trophy or award after winning in competitions. It is normally for 1st, 2nd or 3rd place. Some tournaments have awards 4th place and or lower.